Part One
“Neighbour Rosicky” is the story of a 65-year-old Czech farmer, Anton Rosicky, who now resides in Nebraska with his wife and six children. The story begins with Anton at Dr. Ed Burleigh’s office, where he learns that he has a bad heart. The doctor informs him that he can no longer continue to work the fields, and should stick to less strenuous chores about the home and barn.
The Rosicky family’s kindness is reflected in Dr. Burleigh’s (whom the family refers to as “Dr. Ed”) recollection of the hospitality shown in their home after delivering a neighbor’s baby. He feels sorry for them, as they never flourish in life despite their compassion for others.
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